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Street downhill Square 2023
Orangatang In Heat 75mm 77A
75mm · 77A · €€€
Possibly the grippiest wheels on the market. The 75mm In Heat in 77A offers maximum traction with a large contact patch and square lip profile. Ideal for riders who never want to slide unintentionally.
Specifications
| Diameter ⊕ Larger wheels roll faster and handle rough terrain better. Smaller wheels accelerate quicker and keep the board lower. | 75mm |
| Durometer ⊕ Measured in A scale. Lower values (78A) grip more for carving. Higher values (83A+) slide easier for snaps. | 77A |
| Contact Patch ⊕ The width of rubber touching the ground. Wider patches grip more, narrower patches slide easier. | 54mm |
| Lip Profile ⊕ Round lips slide predictably. Square lips grip harder into turns before breaking traction. | Square |
| Core Type ⊕ Centerset cores wear evenly and can be flipped. Offset cores grip more on the inner edge. | Offset |
| Width ⊕ Overall wheel width. Wider wheels provide more stability and grip surface. | 56mm |
| Terrain | Street, downhill |
| Year | 2023 |
| Price Range | €€€ |
Wheel Size Comparison
Orangatang In Heat 75mm 77A
↕ Diameter↔ Contact Patch
Durometer Scale
Softer wheels (lower A) grip more for carving. Harder wheels (higher A) slide easier for snaps.
Speed & Acceleration
Larger wheels reach higher top speeds but take longer to accelerate. Smaller wheels accelerate faster but have a lower top speed.
Riding Profile
Calculated from diameter, durometer, lip profile and intended terrain.
Compatible Surfskates
These surfskates come with 75mm wheels from the factory.